Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 ranked Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, eighth among cities with a population of over one lakh for cleanliness. This is a major accomplishment for the city.
Also, the Telangana city of Siddipet was named the cleanest city in southern India for populations between 50,000 and 1 lakh.
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The Sanitation Rating of Greater Hyderabad is Five Stars
Getting a five-star certification for sanitation was a huge accomplishment for Greater Hyderabad. For a city in Telangana with a population over one lakh, this is a first: a highly esteemed certification.
The city’s dedication to sustainable water management procedures was further recognized with its recertification as a ‘water+’ city.
Reception in New Delhi to Honor Success
An award event was organized in New Delhi on Thursday to recognize GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose and district representatives.
Union Minister of Urban Development Hardeep Singh Puri awarded the prizes to the cities in recognition of their outstanding work in keeping the cities clean.
Criteria and Elements of the Survey
From April 2022 to March 2023, 4,443 local bodies from around the nation were evaluated for the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.
Greater Hyderabad received 51% for services, 26% for certification, and 23% for people’s voice, making up its total score.
The thoroughness of the assessment highlights the city’s dedication to sanitation in all its forms.
Greater Hyderabad went from being ranked 275th in 2015 to being named one of the top ten cleanest cities in the country, an achievement that officials are ecstatic about. The improvement in cleaning standards is a result of the combined efforts of the local government and its residents.
Siddipet’s Success and Acknowledgment
T. Harish Rao, a former minister and member of the Siddipet Legislative Assembly, lauded the city’s success as the cleanest in southern India for populations between 50,000 and 1 lakh.
He congratulated the locals and government officials, highlighting their important part in Siddipet’s achievement. Harish Rao praised the cleaning programs, waste management systems, and rubbish collection in Siddipet, saying they should serve as examples for the rest of the country.
